Historical Events tagged with "british settlement"
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Military & Warfare
American Privateers Attack Lunenburg Settlement
July 1st, 1782 242 years ago
In an aggressive maritime raid, American privateers attacked the British settlement of Lunenburg in Nova Scotia. The raid was organized to disrupt British supply lines and defend American territorial interests during the ongoing conflict. A group of around 100 privateers launched a surprise assault, taking advantage of Lunenburg's vulnerable position on the Atlantic coast. The attack led to looting, capturing supplies, and instilling fear among local British settlers.
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